Bantry Marine Research Station

19/12/2025

🌊 We’re Hiring! Fully Funded MSc Opportunity in Nori Research 🌿

Bantry Marine Research Station is excited to collaborate with the University of Galway and the University of Aveiro on a new Marine Institute–funded project—and we’re looking for a passionate MSc researcher to join us!

🔬 Project Title: Optimizing Nori Biomass Production for Yield, Quality and Value

📍 Locations: Galway (Ireland), Aveiro (Portugal) + close collaboration with our team here in Bantry

⏳ Start Date: Available immediately (anticipated January 2026)

💰 Funding: EU Fees + €25,000 annual stipend for 2 years

This 2-year fully funded Research MSc will explore Irish Porphyra species (nori)—a high-value edible seaweed. Working across research hubs in Ireland and Portugal, you’ll assess chemical composition, nutritional value, pigments, MAAs, fatty acids, and bioactivity of nori grown under different culture conditions. Your work will help shape Ireland’s emerging nori production sector.

🔎 We’re looking for someone with:

• A 2.1 Honours degree in Marine Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields

• Strong lab-based analytical skills (GC, HPLC, spectrophotometry)

• Experience in seaweed biology/chemistry, data analysis & statistics (highly desirable)

• Excellent communication skills

• A full driving license valid in Ireland

📄 How to Apply

Send a single PDF containing your CV, contact details for 3 referees, and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to:

📬 Professor Dagmar Stengel – [email protected]

Subject line: NORI MSc Application
⏰ Deadline: 10 January 2026

We’re proud to support this exciting industry-led research through the Marine Institute’s Industry-Led Awards Scheme. If you’re passionate about marine science and want to contribute to Ireland's sustainable seaweed innovation—we’d love to hear from you! 🌱🌊

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🌊 We Need Your Input! 🌬️

Are you interested in the future of sustainable ocean use? The ULTFARMS project is exploring innovative ways to combine offshore wind farms (OWFs) and low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This multi-use approach aims to enhance sustainability and efficiency in marine environments.
We’re conducting a survey to better understand the social acceptance of these activities and would greatly value your input!
💡 Your insights will help shape the future of sustainable ocean management and contribute to the success of this important European initiative.

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🌍 Learn more about ULTFARMS: https://ultfarms.eu/
Thank you for being part of this journey toward a more sustainable future! 🙌
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🌊 We Need Your Input! 🌬️

Are you interested in the future of sustainable ocean use? The ULTFARMS project is exploring innovative ways to combine offshore wind farms (OWFs) and low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This multi-use approach aims to enhance sustainability and efficiency in marine environments.

We’re conducting a survey to better understand the social acceptance of these activities and would greatly value your input!

💡 Your insights will help shape the future of sustainable ocean management and contribute to the success of this important European initiative.

👉 Click here to participate: https://tinyurl.com/4rdpm2k5

🌍 Learn more about ULTFARMS: https://ultfarms.eu/

Thank you for being part of this journey toward a more sustainable future! 🙌

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